ABOUT BART BRUNI, MASTER THERMOGRAPHER

Bart Bruni, a South Florida resident since 1955, is a pioneering force in both the pest control and infrared thermography industries. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bart is the father of five and grandfather of six. His dedication to innovation, public safety, and environmental responsibility has earned him national recognition over a career that spans more than five decades.

After serving in a leadership role with Sears Termite and Pest Control, Bart went on to establish his own extermination business, where his early successes were built on knowledge, customer trust, and a bold willingness to challenge the status quo. Alongside his wife and partner, Harriet Bruni, Bart became a trusted industry consultant on the identification and treatment of invasive insects, with a particular focus on Formosan termites, one of the most destructive termite species in the Innovator of Non-Tenting Termite Control

In 1991, Bart’s alternative treatment for drywood termites was approved by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) and later adopted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS). His non-tenting method offered a safer, more environmentally conscious solution, removing the need for toxic fumigants while providing proven results. This groundbreaking system remains one of the most well-known and widely respected termite treatment alternatives in the country.

Thermal Imaging in Pest Control

Bart’s reputation as an industry innovator grew even further in 2002 when he introduced infrared (IR) thermography into the pest control field. Initially used within his termite division, the technology quickly proved invaluable across a wide range of inspection and treatment scenarios. From detecting hidden moisture and nesting sites to locating heat signatures of pests and wildlife, IR became the backbone of Bart’s inspection approach.

Bart embraced thermal imaging not just as a tool—but as a scientific standard for accuracy and efficiency. His motto became: “If IR can be used, it will be used.” His IR-based inspection techniques have since been applied to everything from ants to rodents, even pythons.

Formosan Termite Specialist

Bart is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading authorities on Formosan termite behavior, treatment, and elimination. His work includes field research, public education, and contributions to major chemical companies and governmental task forces. He has been directly involved in trials and studies that have shaped modern termite control techniques, especially for highly invasive species like the Formosan and conehead tree termites.

National Recognition & Industry Contributions

Bart’s groundbreaking work has been recognized on national platforms. He has appeared on the History Channel’s Swamp People series and National Geographic, where he deployed thermal drones to assist in python tracking operations across the Florida Everglades—listed on IMDB for the Swamp People Serpent Series on the History Channel.

He has authored five white papers, been published in numerous trade and scientific journals, and has presented at major industry conventions. His work has influenced everything from local pest control policies to global product development strategies.

Notable Career Highlights:

1966-1971 – US Army Combat Engineer Group 831 Company B

1991 – Tenting alternative approved by HRS and later adopted by DACS

1998 – Featured at the National Pest Control Convention during Bayer’s product launch

1998 – Participated in BASF’s 5-Year Phantom Soil Study

1998 – Named Small Businessperson of the Year by Broward County Chamber of Commerce

1999 – Subterfuge bait trials with BASF; USDA-funded bait study sponsored by FMC

2000 – Joined the USDA Tree Termite Eradication Task Force

2000 – Researched conehead termite infestations at Florida’s first EUP site in Dania Beach

2004 – Presented “Three Ways to Use Infrared in Pest Inspections” at FLIR’s Info-Mation Convention in Las Vegas

2007–2011 – Led green Altriset termite trials with DuPont

2012–2014 – Collaborated with Syngenta on conehead termite treatment dilution studies

Instructor – Certified IR Thermography Courses at Miami-Dade College through Infraspection Institute

Industry Publications & Thought Leadership

Published by FLIR and The Infrared Institute

Contributor to over 1,000 articles and case studies related to pest control and thermography

Recognized for his paper “The Success or Failure of Infrared Pest Inspections”

Regularly cited in industry publications and consulted by chemical manufacturers for field trials

Bruni Infrared Inc. – A Legacy of Precision & Protection

In 2004, Bart expanded his expertise into the building inspection field by founding Bestec Home Inspections, Inc. The company specializes in certified infrared inspections for residential and commercial properties. In 2014, the business was rebranded as Bruni Infrared, Inc., based in North Palm Beach, Florida, and continues to serve the South Florida region with advanced diagnostic imaging and pest inspection solutions.

Today, Bart continues to innovate, educate, and lead with the same passion that started it all. Whether he’s helping homeowners protect their property or consulting on high-level field trials, Bart Bruni remains committed to science, service, and safety.